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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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